Medical Tourism for International Patients

About Madurai

Considered as the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, the city of Madurai is inextricably associated with the culture and history of the state. Area-wise, it happens to be the state’s second largest city. Madurai has a great cultural heritage spanning over 2500 years old. The city is situated on the banks of the peaceful river Vaigai. Due to the large number of kingdoms that sprouted on the banks of this river, many archeological sites and temples have made this city a center of global attraction. For this reason, the city is also regarded as one of India’s greatest temple towns. The city has become tantamount to the great Meenakshi temple. Madurai is also very famous for its lush green paddy fields and the enchanting jasmine plantations. The city’s flower market is indeed a treat to watch. Patients who undergo treatment here can very well utilize the stay in this magnificent city. A ride across the city shall be indeed reviving, particularly during the post-operative days.

Fact File

Area

:

248 Sq. Km

Population

:

25,62,279

Altitude

:

101 Meters, above mean sea level

Climate

:

Mild Winter and moderate Summer

Temperature

:

Summer – Max. 40°C / Min. 26.3°C Winter – Max. 29.6°C / Min. 18°C

Rainfall

:

85.76 cm annual

Season

:

Throughout the Year

Rainy Season

:

October to December

Clothing

:

Tropical

Literacy

:

83.19%

Language

:

Tamil

Places to visit

Sri Madurai-Meenakshi temple

This temple is the center around which the city has evolved. Madurai Meenakshi temple is regarded as one of the largest temples in India and one of oldest too. Several kingdoms have contributed to the development of this magnificent structure. The entire temple spans over an area of 65000sq.m. Lord Shiva along and his spouse Lord Meenakshi are the main deities in this temple. One of the main features of this temple is the hall of 1000 pillars known as the ‘Aayiramkaal Mandapam’. The peculiarity of this hall is that the pillars appear to be in straight line irrespective of the angle in which it is viewed. In addition, these pillars generate different musical note when tapped.

Thirumalai Nayak Palace

This tourist site is very near to the aforesaid Meenakshi temple. The perfectly chiseled out stuccowork on the arches & domes is its unique characteristics. Another feature is its celestial pavilion (colloquially called as ‘Swarga vilaasam’). This piece is the marvel of Indo-Saracenic style of architecture. The massive pillars & decorated arches are the other attractions.

Thirupparankundram temple

The temple is considered to be one prominent abodes of the Hindu god, Lord Subramanya. The temple is situated on a hill-top. In order to get to the top, one has to walk through the various Mandapas that are carved out of stone. Another attraction is the long stretch of 48 pillars in front of the entrance. These pillars are decorated with various carvings.

Alagar koil

Situated around panoramic surroundings, the temple of Lord Alagar (or ‘Alagar koil’) has the Hindu god Vishnu as the main deity. The temple is filled with intricate carvings on the pillars and arches. The temple is located 21km to east of Madurai.

Mariamman Teppakulam

Located about 5km to the east of Madurai Meenakshi temple is the Mariamman Teppakulam. It is a large square tank filled with pure water. It spans over an area of almost 16 acres. This is site of the annual festival to commemorate the birth anniversary of its developer, Sri Thirumalai Nayak. During the festival, deities of Hindu gods are placed a specially decorated float known as ‘teppam’. The atmosphere that is illuminated by 100s of lights and filled with fragrant flowers can be considered as a ‘scene of lifetime’.

Gandhi Museum

This museum depicts the great Indian struggle for freedom. It also houses a famous picture gallery of the Mahatma Gandhi and Gandhian movement. Excluding these, there is also a gallery describing the South Indian handicrafts industry. Surely, this place is worthy to be seen.

Important Trains at Madurai Junction

Train No.

Train Name

From

To

At Madurai

Arrival

Departure

Days

2636

Vaigai Exp.

Madurai

Chennai Egm

–

06.45

ALL

2635

Vaigai Exp.

Chennai Egm

Madurai

20.10

–

ALL

2638

Pandiyan Exp.

Madurai

Chennai Egm

–

20.45

ALL

2637

Pandiyan Exp.

Chennai Egm

Madurai

06.15

–

ALL

2694

Pearl City Exp.

Tuticorin

Chennai Egm

22.30

22.35

ALL

2693

Vaigai Exp.

Chennai Egm

Tuticorin

03.05

03.10

ALL

2632

Nellai Exp.

Tirunelveli

Chennai Egm

21.10

21.15

ALL

2631

Nellai Exp.

Chennai Egm

Tirunelveli

05.20

05.25

ALL

2634

Exp.

Kanniyakumari

Chennai Egm

21.40

21.45

ALL

2633

Exp.

Chennai Egm

Kanniyakumari

02.05

02.10

ALL

6731

Exp.

Tuticorin

Mysore

19.55

20.05

ALL

6732

Exp.

Mysore

Tuticorin

07.20

07.25

ALL

6123

Anantapuri Exp.

Chennai Egm

Trivandrum

04.25

04.30

ALL

6124

Anantapuri Exp.

Trivandrum

Chennai Egm

23.00

23.05

ALL

2689

Exp.

Chennai

Nagarcoil

06.25

06.30

Sat

2690

Exp.

Nagarcoil

Chennai

23.40

23.45

Sun

6787

Exp.

Madurai

Jammu Tawi

–

19.15

Mon, Fri

6788

Exp.

Jammu Tawi

Madurai

15.15

–

Thu, Sun

6340

Exp.

Nagarcoil

Mumbai CST

11.45

11.50

M/Tu/ W/F

6339

Exp.

Mumbai CST

Nagarcoil

21.35

21.45

M/Th/ F/Sa

2641

Exp.

Kanniyakumari

Nizamuddin

23.40

23.45

Wed

2642

Exp.

Nizamuddin

Kanniyakumari

03.40

03.45

Mon

1044

Exp.

Madurai

Kurla (LTT)

–

18.00

Sat

1043

Exp.

Kurla (LTT)

Madurai

11.45

–

Sat

2666

Exp.

Kanniyakumari

Howrah

12.30

12.40

Sat

2665

Exp.

Howrah

Kanniyakumari

06.25

06.30

Wed

6352

Exp.

Nagarcoil

Mumbai

09.40

09.50

Thu, Sun

6351

Exp.

Mumbai

Nagarcoil

00.40

00.50

Thu, Mon

6127

Exp.

Chennai

Guruvayur

15.40

15.45

ALL

6128

Exp.

Guruvayur

Chennai

10.55

11.05

ALL

2662

Pothigai Exp.

Tenkasi

Chennai

22.05

22.10

Tue, Thu, Sun

2661

Pothigai Exp.

Chennai

Tenkasi

04.45

04.50

Sun, Tue, Thu

2651

Sampark Kranti Exp.

Madurai

Nizamuddin

–

23.45

Sat, Mon

2652

Sampark Kranti Exp.

Nizamuddin

Madurai

03.45

–

Thu, Sat

6715

Exp.

Pothanur

Madurai

05.00

–

ALL

6128

Exp.

Madurai

Pothanur

–

22.50

ALL

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